Work Out

I’m preparing to head out to my first solo work out. I’m already somewhat experienced. After all I have been at the place twice before. Once to sign up and once to be “evaluated.” But today I’m on my own. Kind of like the First Grader on day one of school.

I feel a little like one of the characters on the Big Bang Theory. You know a nerd trying to be a regular guy. I actually googled “first day workout.” Came up with some pretty helpful videos. I am aided by being “experienced” in physical therapy. By “experienced” I mean I had like three or four PT sessions. Maybe I’ll start my own PT practice.

It has also been helpful to visit the Center first. After realizing that there are people older, uglier and fatter than I, my confidence was boosted. I have chosen to ignore the fact that the older, uglier, fatter folks I saw at the center I have never met in the “outside” world.

Having been evaluated is also helpful.. Something about the term “evaluation” brought back memories of high school PE. I envisioned being put “through my paces.” You know, some big hairy woman (or man) shouting things like “harder” “faster” and “move it, lead butt.” You get the idea. Turned out a very nice young lady helped me through a small stack of forms and then showed me around. I feel I will not suffer a coronary on my first real workout.

After having apparently passed evaluation, well, I guess I spent too many years in the military. I expected to be handed an assignment sheet and told to “do fifty.” Things are much more casual than that. I am “on my own.” Suddenly that’s a bit frightening. Based on my Big Bang experience, I did what any good nerd would do. I googled it. If you google, “first day workout” you can learn alot. I feel like now I have the inside scoop. I am ready to head off to the gym. It’s still dark outside and it seems wise to do this thing under cover of darkness.

If no blog entry appears tomorrow, please remember me fondly. Perhaps someone could put on my tombstone, “He worked out. Once.”

Be blessed.

Nick

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